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Traumatic stress caused by war is a ticking time bomb for countries trying to rebuild society 10/10/16
Mental health problems in people affected by the conflicts in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Libya, and Ukraine are leaving an entire generation traumatized by armed violence. Often neglected, mental health disorders linked to this type of trauma can have severe repercussions on the whole of society and impede its reconstruction.
- International
Hurricane Matthew: Race against the clock as casualty numbers threaten to overwhelm health centers 10/10/16
As the death toll in Haiti soars to more than 1,000 after the passage of Hurricane Matthew, humanitarian organizations including Handicap International face a race against the clock. Rising casualty numbers threaten to overwhelm the few health centers and hospitals not hit by the disaster. Large sections of the population are also at risk from epidemics.
- Haiti
Hurricane Matthew: The roof was torn off, the walls collapsed 10/09/16
After Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti last Tuesday, Handicap International has been mobilizing its teams in the field, supported by its emergency specialists who arrived on Friday. A large part of the country has been devastated and thousands of homes destroyed. The United Nations estimates that more than 2.1 million people have been affected, of whom 1.4 million immediate assistance.
- Haiti
Haiti: More than 500 dead, extensive damage from Hurricane Matthew 10/07/16
The death toll in Haiti continues to rise as assessment teams gain access to areas worst affected by Hurricane Matthew, which made landfall on Tuesday 4th October. More than 500 people are estimated to have been killed by the hurricane, which has also caused severe material damage. Handicap International’s emergency backup team arrived in Haiti on Friday.
- Haiti
Haiti: Isolated populations are in danger 10/07/16
As Haiti begins to recover from the passage of Hurricane Matthew, the impact of the disaster is still uncertain for large sections of the population, which remain isolated and without any means of communication. Hélène Robin, who is coordinating the emergency operations from Handicap International’s head office in Lyon, gave us a situation update.
- Haiti
Hurricane Matthew: “Access to affected populations is our top priority” 10/05/16
Handicap International’s teams already present in Haiti are preparing to assess the damage and the essential needs of people affected by Hurricane Matthew. A backup team is expected to arrive in Haiti on Friday 6th October 9am (local time) to help organize the emergency response and facilitate access by humanitarian organizations to areas worst hit by Hurricane Matthew.
- Haiti
Haiti: Initial reports suggest significant humanitarian needs 10/05/16
Following the passage of Hurricane Matthew, which hit Haiti on Tuesday 4th October, large swathes of the affected area remain inaccessible, making it difficult to assess the impact of the storm. The strength of the hurricane, its scale, and the poverty of the areas affected suggest significant humanitarian needs. Handicap International is preparing to send an emergency team to Haiti to assist victims of the disaster, in addition to its team already on the ground.
- Haiti
Hurricane Matthew: Handicap International to send emergency teams to support relief effort 10/04/16
As Hurricane Matthew moves through the Caribbean, Handicap International plans to deploy an emergency team to Haiti in support of teams already present in the country. The team will assess needs and support people affected by the disaster. It is expected to leave within 48 hours, once affected areas become accessible again.
- Haiti
Syria: Massive bombings against civilians in Aleppo 10/04/16
The eastern districts of the city of Aleppo, in northern Syria, have been the target of sustained bombing for almost two weeks now. The damage to the civilian population is truly devastating. According to the United Nations, 320 civilians have been killed, including around one hundred children. Prohibited weapons, including cluster bombs, have been used.
- Syria
20th anniversary of Handicap International recognition by UNHCR Nansen Award 10/04/16
On 4 October 1996, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) presented the Nansen Medal Award to Handicap International “for its work on behalf of refugees and its contribution to the campaign against anti-personnel mines.” On the 20th anniversary of receiving the award, Handicap International’s co-founder, Jean-Baptiste Richardier, reflects on an important chapter in the organization’s history.
- International
Haiti: Handicap International prepares response as powerful Hurricane Matthew nears landfall 10/03/16
One of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in recent years is expected to cause flooding and landslides when it passes by Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th October. Handicap International teams in Haiti are preparing to provide assistance to the victims of this potentially devastating natural disaster.
- Haiti
Iraq: Unprecedented level of contamination from explosive remnants of war and IEDs 10/03/16
Thomas Hugonnier, Head of Handicap International’s Mine Action program, oversees the organization’s clearance activities in Iraq, which aim to protect civilians from explosive remnants of war in the country.
- Iraq
Using physical therapy to treat the consequences of child malnutrition in Mali 10/03/16
Soumana Almouner Touré has worked for Handicap International since 2013. Originally from Gao, he coordinates the ESSPOIR project’s activities in Mali. He talked to us about the project, which helps malnourished children recover from developmental delays in three West African countries - Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - by providing them with physical therapy and teaching parents to stimulate their children.
- Mali
UN meeting: Political declaration on the bombing of civilians 09/28/16
Handicap International is taking part in the Meeting of the First Committee of the General Assembly of the United Nations (disarmament and international security) in October 2016. Anne Héry, head of advocacy at Handicap International, explains why this meeting is important and the actions taken by the organization to end the bombing of civilians.
- International
Refugee crisis: States must rise to the challenge 09/16/16
The United Nations General Assembly hosts a high-level meeting in New York on Monday 19th September to address large movements of refugees and migrants. According to the UNHCR[1], more than 65 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution or armed violence. Camille Gosselin, Handicap International’s humanitarian advocacy manager, explains the issues at stake in the meeting.